Pharmacognostic Evaluation of the Leaves of Thurnbegia laevis Nees (Acanthaceae)
Romanus A. Umoh,
Imoh I. Johnny,
Nsima A. Andy
et al.
Abstract:Thurnbegia laevis Nees. belong to the Acanthaceae family. It is used in folklore medicine for the management of diabetes, piles, joint pains as well as skin related problems. This study aims to evaluate the leaves of the plant by employing the quality control parameters. The leaves of T. laevis were collected, identified, air-dried, pulverized and stored in glass bottles. Standard procedures were used to carry out microscopy on the fresh leaves, micromeritics, chemomicroscopy, fluorescence analysis, soluble-ex… Show more
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